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Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan
Hotel in Aswan
Exotic resort in the middle of the Nile on an island near the centre of Aswan. 28 acres of landscaped gardens with magnificent views of the Nile, mountains and Aswan city.
j
juliocesar
From
ColombiaThe attention of the hotel staff was excellent. Kristin, Carlos, Mustafa and everyone else is very interested in taking care of you and giving you the best service. everything was beautiful. an unforgettable experience. the island is gigantic and spectacular. thank you so much. We will return one day if God allows us. excellent price!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,743 reviews
Price from
US$102.14
1 night, 2 adults
Nala Narty Nubian House & Organic Farm
Hotel in Aswan
Nala Narty Nubian House & Organic Farm has a garden, private beach area, a terrace and restaurant in Aswan.
M
Mizuki
From
JapanThis place was an absolute gem! Located on a serene island, you’re surrounded by lush greenery and breathtaking views of the river. We stayed in a river view room, with a farm right in front of our window. Waking up to the view in the morning was truly a gift. The rooms are a beautiful homage to local Nubian heritage, with charming architectural and design touches that make you feel like you're staying in a traditional Nubian home. Yet, you also have all the comforts of a clean, well maintained air-conditioned room, which was such a perfect balance.
The owner goes above and beyond to ensure that guests experience the local culture in an authentic way. It’s perfect for travelers who want to embrace the slow life and connect with the area’s heritage. He was incredibly helpful, attentive, and genuinely caring throughout our stay. Even before we arrived, he kept in touch and responded promptly to any questions we had about our booking or itinerary. He even provided us with an incredibly detailed and helpful list of dos and don’ts, along with travel suggestions for Luxor, Cairo, and Aswan! There are many activities and day trips to historical sights provided by the hotel as well, and we always felt like we were in good hands here. As a passionate traveler himself, you can tell he truly cares about giving his guests an unforgettable, authentic experience.
One of the highlights of our stay was taking a refreshing dip in the Nile. It was incredibly relaxing, after a busy week full of walking around and traveling. Our favorite part of the stay was meeting the warm and welcoming locals. The owner took us to a local village on another island, where we had the chance to see traditional Nubian houses. The local kids were playing and running around outside, and it was a truly heartwarming experience to interact with them. They also have an adorable dog, Zazu, who will greet you with endless love and affection the moment you arrive! We already miss him so much!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
US$130.50
1 night, 2 adults
Dolty Kato Nubian House By Kato Dool
Hotel in Aswan
Featuring a terrace, Dolty Kato Nubian House By Kato Dool is set in Aswan in the Dhofar region, 18 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum and 11 km from Nubian Museum.
S
Shabnam
From
KuwaitThe breakfast and dinner was brilliant, fresh ingredients and food with good value for money. The staff was also very polite, helpful and friendly. Very good hospitality and would highly recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
US$82.53
1 night, 2 adults
New Abu Simbel Tourist Hotel
Hotel in Abu Simbel
Situated in Abu Simbel, 2.3 km from Abu Simbel Temples, New Abu Simbel Tourist Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant and free private parking.
F
Franciscocelestino
From
SpainYou can visit Abu Simbel in one day : traveling from/to Aswan in one day as most people do... of course !
But it is advisable to spend at least one night here in order to enjoy the suroundings, the temple light&music night show, countryside daily life, normal Egyptian people caffes, dinner, etc, etc
Besides usuall staff as any hotel, this one has 3 people just taking care that clients feel at home, 24 hours attending ANY need you might have, taking you by tuck-tuck or car to any place you need, buying medicines for you, preparing any food at any time...I feel this "scort" system is much more efficient than any 5* hotel I ever stayed... and much, much more friendly.
You feel as if visiting your family at their home, which is now your home.
just visit Egyptian temples when you have the chance to share their life, their culture...is just a waste of time !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews
Price from
US$102
1 night, 2 adults
Benben by Dhara Hotels - Adults Only
Hotel in Aswan
Set in Aswan, Benben by Dhara Hotels - Adults Only provides a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a hot tub and a hammam.
T
Topcu
From
TurkeyThe place is in a remote location in the calm waters, facing the Philae Temple. Room feels like a highly comfortable house in a dream village. Spa facilities are amazing, I would highly recommend the Egyptian hot stamp massage of Mrs. Zainab. The staff is super kind, joyous and peaceful, Mr. Shoum from the restaurant, making my check-out breakfast box with a fresh mango juice ready in a blink of an eye, Mrs. Merna and Mr. Joseph in the front desk being very helpful, upgrading my room to a jakuzi room, solving all my requests in minutes and, Mr. Besim delivering me my necklaces (that I realized that I forgot in my bathrobe’s pocket in the airport) in a speedy way right to the airport, all unforgettable… With the elegantly natural interior and exterior design in breeze of basil Ben Ben by Dhara is an oasis for Egyptian tourism.
Because the place takes place in the lower dam you need to reach there by taxi and take the hotel’s boat waiting in the dock, but it’s worth the distance. I’d highly recommend, do not hesitate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 682 reviews
Price from
US$160
1 night, 2 adults
Opal privat nubian hotel
Hotel in Aswan
Boasting a bar, BBQ facilities and views of river, Opal privat nubian hotel is situated in Aswan, 19 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum.
M
Mariska
From
South AfricaWe arrived early by bus and they sent a car to collect us for 10 Dollars. Honestly it is not a good road into the village and it was so good to have someone know where we were going. They allowed us to check in early. They have the most amazing mango juices. The food is fantastic. You are paying for an experience. They will bend over backwards for you and they go out of their way to accommodate your needs. They keep you safe and give you tips. The room had no windows but the fridge works and the aircon works. My husband did not like the shower, its just over the toilet. I do not mind it all that much. The room is not big but we had a balcony or would sit at the eating corner. I would suggest this as a must to all travelers. Thank you to Opal Nubian for the wonderful memories!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
US$45.90
1 night, 2 adults
Basma Executive Club
Hotel in Aswan
Situated in Aswan, 22 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum, Basma Executive Club features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
A
Alexey
From
RussiaWonderful and breathtaking view of the Nile, a nice green territory with a pool, a spacious clean room, good breakfast, buffet or a la carte lunch is also available (for extra price), very friendly stuff at the reception. Not far from the Nubian Museum, Unfinished Obelisk and 15 min walk to the Corniche of Aswan, where you can experience an amazing felucca ride. The hotel kindly arranged for us 2 trips to Abu Simbel and to Luxor with three stops at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna temples with the private driver Mario. Mario is a super nice, English speaking, professional, confident and careful driver, he had a new, clean and comfortable car. Mario made our trips perfect, unforgettable and memorable. We had an interesting chat with him about Egypt, history and sights during our trip. We would recommend Mario and Basma Hotel to our friends!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$168.07
1 night, 2 adults
Kato Dool Wellness Resort
Hotel in Aswan
Located in Aswan, 19 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum, Kato Dool Wellness Resort provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
F
Fei
From
BahrainA colourful hotel with amazing view. Especially sunrise. That was amazing. Having coffee at comfortable balcony with watch sunrise. you will definitely forget about all the headaches. I really want to thank to all the staff in this hotel. They are amazing. The best hotel staffs I ever met. Oh. Their food. so so so nice. I would recommend to go out to sightseeing and come back to hotel have all of your meals.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 586 reviews
Price from
US$105.30
1 night, 2 adults
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Hotel in Aswan
Located in the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract offers elegant rooms and suites. It features outdoor and indoor pools.
G
Gael
From
JerseyEverything was perfect. Huge room with great views from balcony. Food was great. Gardens lovely. Staff great. Loved everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 611 reviews
Price from
US$367.26
1 night, 2 adults
Nubian Spirit
Hotel in Aswân Reservoir Colony
Boasting a garden and a terrace, Nubian Spirit is situated in Aswân Reservoir Colony.
M
Maria Sofia
From
SpainEverything was like a dream. The place, the view from the balcony of the room are amazing. Such a paradise retreat to go and disconnect from everything but with comfort. Rooms are clean and super new. Hot water and wifi super efficient. People there are so nice. They pick me up on a boat and organize a boat to go to Philae Temple. Breakfast also amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$100
1 night, 2 adults
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Aswan Governorate's best hotels with breakfast
Nubian Spirit
Hotel in Aswân Reservoir Colony
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Boasting a garden and a terrace, Nubian Spirit is situated in Aswân Reservoir Colony.
From US$132 per night
Retac Abu Simbel Nefertari Hotel
Hotel in Abu Simbel
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Retac Abu Simbel Nefertari Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Abu Simbel. This 5-star hotel offers a bar.
From US$437.51 per night
B&B Saluga Sehel Island Nubian House
Hotel in Aswan
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, B&B Saluga Sehel Island Nubian House is set in Aswan, 21 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum.
ACHERTOD Nubian House
Hotel in Naj‘ al Maḩaţţah
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
ACHERTOD Nubian House is situated in Naj‘ al Maḩaţţah, 21 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum and 2.9 km from Nubian Museum.
From US$105.60 per night
Miskaa Nubian House
Hotel in Naj‘ Tinjār
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Miskaa Nubian House has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Naj‘ Tinjār. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Nubian Wessy Ka Guest House
Hotel in Aswan
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Situated in Aswan, 19 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum, Nubian Wessy Ka Guest House features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
From US$23.76 per night
Basma Hotel Aswan
Hotel in Aswan
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,244 reviews
Situated on Aswan’s highest hill, Hotel Basma offers unique views over the River Nile. It features a terraced garden and pool deck. The Nubian Museum is right across the property.
From US$201.47 per night
Gannet Alyousef City Center
Hotel in Naj‘ al Maḩaţţah
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Gannet Alyousef City Center is located in Naj‘ al Maḩaţţah, 22 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum and 1.6 km from Nubian Museum.
From US$35.81 per night
Budget hotels in Aswan Governorate
nuba nile hotel
Hotel in Aswan
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews
Featuring a terrace, restaurant and views of city, nuba nile hotel is located in Aswan, 26 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum.
From US$89.70 per night
Sama Stars Guest House
Hotel in Abu Simbel
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Set in Abu Simbel, 1.4 km from Abu Simbel Temples, Sama Stars Guest House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
From US$110.40 per night
Kato Waidi Nubian Resort
Hotel in Aswan
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 738 reviews
Set in Aswan, 18 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum, Kato Waidi Nubian Resort offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a restaurant.
From US$96.60 per night
Fenti Nubian Resort
Hotel in Aswan
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 512 reviews
Located in Aswan, 17 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum, Fenti Nubian Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
From US$76.20 per night
Summer Land Hotel
Hotel in Abu Simbel
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Set in Abu Simbel, 2 km from Abu Simbel Temples, Summer Land Hotel features views of the lake. This 2-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space.
From US$109.25 per night
Hapi Hotel
Hotel in Aswan
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,412 reviews
Located in Aswan and with Aga Khan Mausoleum reachable within 23 km, Hapi Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.
From US$83.35 per night
Nubian Kulih house
Hotel in Aswan
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Nubian Kulih house has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Aswan. The property is set 17 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum, 10 km from Nubian Museum and 11 km from Aswan High Dam.
From US$89.10 per night
Tiba Hotel
Hotel in Aswan
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Situated within 26 km of Aga Khan Mausoleum and 1.9 km of Kitchener's Island, Tiba Hotel offers rooms in Aswan.
From US$73.31 per night
Hotels in Aswan Governorate that you can book without a credit card
Onaty Ka Guest House
Hotel in Aswan
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Onaty Ka Guest House is set on the beachfront in Aswan, 19 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum and 12 km from Nubian Museum.
From US$52.80 per night
Kendaka Nubian House
Hotel in Aswan
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews
Set 19 km from Aga Khan Mausoleum, Kendaka Nubian House offers 2-star accommodation in Aswan and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.
Noprea Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Aswan
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Noprea Boutique Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Aswan. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests.
From US$115.51 per night
Mövenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise, Every Monday Four Nights From Aswan, Every Friday Three nights From Abu-Simbel - Including Excursions and Sightseeing
Hotel in Aswan
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Featuring a terrace, bar and views of mountain, Mövenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise, Every Monday Four Nights From Aswan, Every Friday Three nights From Abu-Simbel - Including Excursions and...
Marhaba Palace Hotel
Hotel in Aswan
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
Offering spectacular views of the Nile from the Corniche El Nil, Marhaba Palace provides a friendly and relaxed base in Aswan with spacious rooms, close to the centre and bazaar.
mariam guest house
Hotel in Abu Simbel
No credit card needed
Situated in Abu Simbel and with Abu Simbel Temples reachable within 2.2 km, mariam guest house features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.
King of The Vally Nile Cruise Aswan To Luxor 3 Night And visit the Nubian village
Hotel in Aswan
No credit card needed
Featuring 5-star accommodation, King of The Vally Nile Cruise Aswan To Luxor 3 Night And visit the Nubian village is set in Aswan, a few steps from Kitchener's Island and 2.1 km from Nubian Museum.
Kulaih nubian guest house
Hotel in Aswan
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Kulaih nubian guest house features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Aswan.
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From US$85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
We had an awesome stay at Nubian Lotus. It is a very beautiful and boutique guesthouse on elephantine island. We stayed 3 nights and had a great time. The guesthouse is directly at the Nile with a beautiful view of botanical island. It is very peaceful and rural there. After a couple of days in Cairo it was like heaven. Clean air and silence, except for animal noises which took us at the first night a little getting used to, but on the second day it was a welcome noise. Much better than noisy cars. But for those with a light sleep earplugs might be a good choice. We were also very grateful for the breakfast to go. When we had our trip to Abu Simbel, which started at 6 am, Marta prepared a very delicious breakfast to go. Just need to inform early enough. We enjoyed our stay a lot!!
Guest review by
EsmaGermany
From US$338.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
We book a room at this hotel for one night stay prior our Nile Cruise. Our flight arrival time was 8:30 a.m. and I had ask the hotel if they had a storage room were we could leave our luggage while our room became available. The hotel reply was quick and accommodating. To our surprise, once we arrived at the hotel, they had a room ready for us. We were so exhausted and happy to find a place to lay our head.
Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Guest review by
ClaudiaCanada
From US$304.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 586 reviews
A colourful hotel with amazing view. Especially sunrise. That was amazing. Having coffee at comfortable balcony with watch sunrise. you will definitely forget about all the headaches. I really want to thank to all the staff in this hotel. They are amazing. The best hotel staffs I ever met. Oh. Their food. so so so nice. I would recommend to go out to sightseeing and come back to hotel have all of your meals.
Guest review by
FeiBahrain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 157 reviews
1. Location of the Hotel is very good. 2. Amazing view of Nile river from hotel balcony. 3. The staff of hotel are very good... Particularly Mr. Peter is really a nice person who has helped us a lot in making our trip succesfull for many sites in Aswan and Luxor. He discussed the matters with me so nicely as if we know each other for many years. I thank Mr. Peter a lot.
Guest review by
GoutamIndia
From US$329.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,743 reviews
The attention of the hotel staff was excellent. Kristin, Carlos, Mustafa and everyone else is very interested in taking care of you and giving you the best service. everything was beautiful. an unforgettable experience. the island is gigantic and spectacular. thank you so much. We will return one day if God allows us. excellent price!
Guest review by
juliocesarColombia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
its quite near located within nubian village and Nile river, clean environment.. nice sunrise view from top of the house.. special mention about the host Mr Khalid very humble and helpful.. try having nubian style food its very good at this place… they can also arrange trips to different places and taxi as well..
Guest review by
SatishIndia
From US$410.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
We stayed here for three nights and loved it. The temples can be done in one day, but this hotel is so nice that we felt sad leaving. The staff is super friendly.
Guest review by
GaryNetherlands
From US$83.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,412 reviews
Excellent location, clean room and bathroom staff very helpful and freindly especially Mostafa at the reception. and breakfast was good
Guest review by
marianaItaly
From US$76.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
I like the location. Super close to train station. Aladine was super friendly and helped us alot. Breakfast was also well balanced!
Guest review by
kyeongeunSouth Korea
From US$130 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews
The staff is very friendly and helpful. They are the most honest people I've seen here. The place is clean and spacious.
Guest review by
JolanItaly
From US$231.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 965 reviews
Huge room with river view. Pantagruelic breakfast buffet. Very welcoming and warm reception service.
Guest review by
LUIS EDUARDOBrazil
From US$201.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,244 reviews
everyone here is so nice，hope for coming again！
Guest review by
CHUANXIChina
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We had a great time at Aswan, and visited both Philae Temple...
We had a great time at Aswan, and visited both Philae Temple and Abu Simbel, which are beautiful embodied with rich history. There are several excellent choices of local Egyptian food. Tilapia from Lake Nassau was very tasty!
Guest review by
Zha10
Visit the temples in the afternoon (after 03.00pm) because...
Visit the temples in the afternoon (after 03.00pm) because the is nobody (except perhaps some extroverted sceaming chinese girls - but once they are gone). Yes, it´s hotter than in the morning and the light is not prefect. but you will have the temple for yourself and you will be able to make perfect photos from inside.
Guest review by
ThomasSwitzerland
6.0
The owner has taken money in cash from us for our stay.
The owner has taken money in cash from us for our stay. As already paid by card on booking.com still he has taken money and said you will get back the money from booking.com as it’s just reserved in your card.
Pls guide what is true?
Guest review by
AviIndia
10
The stay at Abdu’s houseboat was nothing but mind blowing.
The stay at Abdu’s houseboat was nothing but mind blowing.
I stayed in the houseboat for 5 days with my mother. We both feel like we gained a friend in Abdu and hope to see him again one time. He is so kind and caring! Not only did he help us arrange everything in terms of tours (to Filae, Abu Simbel, a Nubian village, the botanical garden and more) and activities (Falluca sailing, Zaraha sand meditation, bird watching trip, exploring the Souk, swimming in the Nile, transfer to Luxor via Edfu and Kom Ombo and more), he also helped us with his second smaller boat to get everywhere, get local products for local prices, assimilate to the local culture by clothing and customs, cooked for us (he also made sure all food was well washed), helped us donate goods and clothes to the local school, and assisted us in getting tickets for the night train from Luxor to Caïro, ATM withdrawals and simcards). We truly think he has a heart of gold and works with honesty not soley for money.
His houseboat has everything you need for an authentic stay. Our cabin was spacious enough for the two of us and had an amazing view over the Elephantine Island. The terraces was facing the beautiful botanical garden on Kitchener Island. Due to the placement of the boat you have some shade in the morning and you can enjoy the sunset in the evening. If you look for a real experience and want to dive in the culture and day to day livestyle on the Nile, the boat is definitely something for you.
We are truly greatful we’ve met Abdu and can definitely recommend a stay with him on his lovely houseboat. We hope to see him again one day!
Guest review by
DanjaNetherlands
10
From the moment I arrived, I felt embraced not just as a...
From the moment I arrived, I felt embraced not just as a guest, but as family. The warmth and genuine hospitality of the entire household created a peaceful refuge that allowed me to rest, reflect, and reconnect with what matters. I especially appreciated the loving way they cared for their children, the heartfelt conversations, and their openness to cultural exchange.
The meals were nourishing, the environment was clean and safe, and the small, thoughtful gestures—like helping with errands or offering fruit—left a deep impression on me. I was also moved by their humility, sincerity, and the quiet strength with which they manage the responsibilities of life.
Guest review by
Benton10
Aswan is less of a tourist town than Luxor or Giza, but the...
Aswan is less of a tourist town than Luxor or Giza, but the vibe is still there - mainly centred around the dams, Temple of Philae and short or long boat trips.
However, if you stay at a guesthouse on Elephantine Island, you can find lovely hosts, good food and compelling views which together make a compelling case to spend more time here relaxing, rather than just seeing the sights.
Guest review by
PeterNew Zealand
8.0
Abu Simbel is truly breathtaking.
Abu Simbel is truly breathtaking. We visited around noon on a blessed day during Ramadan, so there weren't many tourists. At times, it felt like we had the entire sites to ourselves. You can walk or take a transport cart to the sites.
Guest review by
HuyenUnited States
8.0
Aswan has a very different feel to Cairo and Luxor.
Aswan has a very different feel to Cairo and Luxor. It operates on a much slower pace. Less hassle in the markets and on the roads. The islands, especially Elephantine Island, are wonderful and unique to visit. Try Makka Restaurant by the train station for simply excellent local food.
Guest review by
Frean FamilyNew Zealand
8.0
In my case it was a check on my to do list.
In my case it was a check on my to do list. Went from Luxor day one, over night in Abu Simbel town and day 2 visit the tempel for 2 hours, then back to Luxor, a trip 2 x 500 km.
Interesting to have seen, impressive story!
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PerSweden
